I’m officially on the naughty list. I didn’t do a very good job planning a great gift for my Husband. Even worse? I didn’t do a very good job planning a great gift idea for my Husband from our Son. Hangs head. Swills cocktail. For Shame. I’m not alone am I? Surely I can’t be alone?! If you’re also onRead more…

At the risk of ruining my reputation for being a heartless wench, I’m going to confess something: I’m a sucker for a sock monkey. It’s true. I adore those goofy-looking little bastards. I love how they are perfectly imperfect. I love the idea that someone took the time to make such a cute little item for someone special. I loveRead more…

My Mother-In-Law celebrated her birthday with us last evening. We took Mac and our nephew to the pool and then we had dinner and cake. Of course, we were a tad behind in the actual logistics of getting a gift. It’s not that we don’t care. It’s just sometimes difficult to find an appropriate gift, especially for our parents andRead more…

No. . .I didn’t purchase extra soft toilet paper or a girly magazine. Although they would be great gifts. . .along with something adventurous from the prophylactic aisle. And for me? Jesus. . .Cough syrup and peanut butter cups. . .you know. . . Seriously. I had little time. And little budget. This year. Don’t worry, last year for Chris’sRead more…

For a while I was in the habit of calling the dogs over to the table and allowing them go crazy on Mac’s discarded crumbs and bites. A few things caused me to reconsider: 1. Mac started keeping food on his tray specifically to feed to the dogs, 2. When he fed the dogs, it was absolutely disgusting – evenRead more…

Kids (and adults that are still in a state of arrested development) like to scribble. Not that I have any first hand knowledge of arrested development. . .I’ve been told they like to scribble. A few weeks back, we attended yet another, child’s birthday party. Even though I have a son, I am at a complete loss when it comesRead more…

Despite seeming like a snarky bitch, I do have a soft spot for a sweet, homemade Valentine card so I wanted to do it right for Mac’s first Valentine’s Day. I came up with this slick little plan to use magnetic photos. They are easy to mail. They don’t involve a bunch of shitty commercial candy. Plus, they took aboutRead more…

I have a niece that wanted a tutu for playing dress-up. This project is so easy, I wish I had ten nieces! Here’s how you do it: Materials: Tulle, ribbon, scissors 1. Get a bunch of tulle and a length of complimentary ribbon. The ribbon should obviously be long enough to go around your little darling’s waist with enough extraRead more…

This is Mac’s first Halloween. He has a costume but not a bag or bucket to stash his little trick or treat treasures in. . . Until now. I swear I’ve been meaning to give this little project some attention before now, I’m not a completely wretched Mother. It just didn’t happen. Trust me, I am likely that wretched. MacRead more…